Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates: What to do now
In order to fight decades-high inflation levels, the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2018 on Wednesday.
DoorDash paying back drivers to offset high gas prices
Delivery company DoorDash said Tuesday it will refund its drivers for some U.S. gasoline purchases to help offset higher prices at the pump.
List of Russian goods that are banned, boycotted in US
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.
Inflation rises to yet another new 40-year high in February
With inflation reaching yet another new 40-year high in February, economists have begun to question the Fed's ability to bring it back down.
Biden administration considering another student loan payment pause extension
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia
McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Survey: 93% of student loan borrowers aren't ready to restart payments in May
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
The Great Return: More companies calling employees back to the office
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in February as more companies reopen their offices.
Dollar General creating 10,000 new jobs in 2022
Discount retail chain Dollar General plans on hiring another 10,000 workers by the end of the fiscal year as it continues expanding.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Biden announces $54M Siemens investment, planned US factory jobs
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Google employees to return to offices in April
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal student loan payments restart in 2 months: How borrowers can prepare
Student loan borrowers will be expected to resume payments in May after two years of federal forbearance. Here's what to know.
Many families lack confidence in funding college education: Sallie Mae survey
A new survey said that while college-bound students say higher education is important, they are unsure how to pay for it.
Burger King reduces chicken nugget count from 10 to 8
According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.
5 ways to improve your credit score in 2022
Building your credit history can be as simple as checking your credit report for errors and improving your on-time payment history.
Electric vehicle sales hit record high in 2021, KBB reports
EV sales increased 72% year-over-year, according to KBB, but there are some important costs of EV ownership that drivers should consider.
More than half of employees prefer mix of in-person, remote working, survey says
Employers, listen up! If your staff has been working from home for most or all of the past two years of the pandemic, research shows they may not want to fully return to the office just yet.